Fannin County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
59
Tornado reports
260
Hail reports
72
Floods since 1996
804
All events
10
Deaths
$21.1M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Fannin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 58 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Wind chills dropped below 0 degrees across the county between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning, January 24th through 27th. The lowest wind chill of -3 was recorded at Jones Field (F00) the morning of January 25th. Unfortunately 3 young boys died after falling through ice on a…
The Fannin Co EM reported one fatality at the intersection of FM 897 and Hwy 82 due to patchy dense fog. Visibilities were reported at less than 50 yards in that location. Two vehicles and an 18-wheeler were involved.
Emergency management reported accumulating ice on power lines and major power lines down south of Bonham. Trees were reported down onto power lines near Honey Grove. Storm totals ice accumulation of 0.75 inch was measured in the city of Bonham. The city also received at least 2 i…
Triple digit temperatures were recorded nearly every day during the month of August. According to the medical examiner, one person died on the 6th as a result of the heat. A heat advisory was in effect for several days during the month after the Excessive Heat Warning ended on th…
Excessive Heat Warning conditions occurred across the region August 1st through the 5th. In Fannin County, daytime high temperatures ranged approximately from 105-111 degrees with overnight lows in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Afternoon heat index values were around 110 degrees in s…
Emergency management reported significant damage in Leonard with downed trees, trees on vehicles, and damages to the Leonard ISD campuses. Damage estimates to the school facilities were near 1.5 million.
Extreme cold gripped the county for several days. Overnight lows were near or below 10 degrees Fahrenheit for most of the week. The period of February 15-16th was the coldest with low temperatures between 2 and -5 degrees Fahrenheit, and the maximum temperature on the 15th was on…
Up to 4 of ice and sleet accumulated in Fannin County. On average, 2.5-3 of ice and sleet was reported and most of the reports were sleet accumulations. In Bonham, law enforcement reported 2.5 of sleet accumulation. Numerous tree branches broke under the weight of the ice. In Bon…
Strong winds, estimated at more than 100 mph, caused severe building damage, demolished two grain elevators, destroyed sheds, damaged homes, and blew down power lines. Flying debris injured a man at the feed mill, where much of the damage occurred.
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported water moving over TX-11 near Rock Creek, where cars were having to go around to avoid flooding. Additionally, a homeowner to the east of Rock Creek was unable to reach their home due to flooding at the entrance gate.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reported water on the roads near State Highway 78 and 160 just west of Leonard.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency manager reported that flash flooding was impacting Highway 121 and adjacent roads in Trenton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency manager reported a large tree limb down on east 8th street in Bonham. A 53 mph wind gust was reported near 121 at Sam Rayburn Drive.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 1 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Golf ball size hail was reported in the city of Trenton.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported ping Pong ball size hail at the intersection of FM 981 and HWY 69 between Leonard and Trenton.
Hail Hail
Pictures showed hail stones around 4 inches in diameter in Trenton.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported baseball size hail in the areas of Whitewright, Trenton, and Leonard. Numerous homes and cars have windows broken.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported baseball size hail behind Trenton High School.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions persisted across the eastern part of Fannin County for all of April 2026.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals between 1 and 5 inches were reported across Fannin County. The highest sleet and snow total was reported in Bonham State Park.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Fannin Electric COOP reported numerous downed power lines, broken power poles, and downed trees across Fannin County, mostly concentrated in the Leonard, Trenton, Ector, and Telephone areas. A total of 8,000 power outages were also reported. Residents of Leonard reported some of …
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported that a vehicle with 2 people inside was stranded in high water on CR 3515 near CR 3510 southeast of Honey Grove.
Lightning Lightning
Emergency management officials reported a lightning strike on a house in Ravenna, resulting in a minor fire. Additionally, three other lightning strikes were reported, causing small grass fires in the Ector and Ladonia areas.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The county EM relayed a report of two power poles snapped on CR 4105 to the southeast of Ector.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
An EF-1 tornado touched down 1.5 miles south of the Red River near the intersection of FM 1753 and County Road 101, or about 3.8 miles west of Ravenna, then moved southeast before lifting around 2.5 miles south of Ravenna. The tornado initially caused minor damage to trees and a …
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The same parent storm that produced the Ravenna tornado also spawned another EF-1 tornado that touched down along FM 274 around 2 miles south of Ravenna, causing minor damage to a home and blowing down a few trees. The tornado intensified as it continued southeast, blowing down n…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm survey team determined RFD or inflow winds along Old Silo Road on the west side of Bonham, southwest of an ongoing tornado, blew part of the roof off a Braums store on Hwy 121, flattened the scoreboard at the Warriors Stadium, and lifted part of the roof off the western s…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
In addition to the EF-1 tornado that struck northwest Bonham, a large downburst engulfed most of the city causing widespread wind damage. Dozens of trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down with many roads blocked. Several trees fell onto homes and vehicles. A few build…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large downburst struck areas from the Boyd area along Hwy 78 eastward to around Lake Bonham. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in this area, with some damage to outbuildings. Winds were estimated between 60-80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Grain silos were reported collapsed in Windom.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported widespread tree damage and some structure damage in Dodd City. Winds were estimated at 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds were estimated at 60 mph in Honey Grove.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm survey team determined RFD or inflow winds along the west side of a tornado track caused notable tree damage and some structural damage along FM 274 and West FM 898 between Ravenna and Bonham.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
An EF-0 tornado occurred near Dotson along CR 2295 and FM 2029, producing scattered tree damage. Maximum estimated winds were 75 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Emergency management reported street flooding in Savoy and Bells, with Hwy 56 at the railroad bridge on the Grayson/Fannin County line closed due to high water.
Hail Hail
Reported via mPING in Randolph.
Hail Hail
Fire department reported 1 inch hail northeast of Leonard.
Hail Hail
Leonard VFD reported 1 inch hail.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported quarter sized hail 3 miles north of Ector.
Hail Hail
Reported via mPING 8 miles north of Bonham.
Hail Hail
Facebook photos showed golf ball size hail fell north of Savoy.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 | 32 | 3 |
| 2024 | 39 | 0 |
| 2023 | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 | 32 | 3 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 3 |
| 2019 | 13 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 1 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 17 | 1 |
| 2011 | 37 | 1 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 0 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 14 | 0 |
| 2006 | 26 | 0 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 0 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 1 |
| 1999 | 17 | 1 |
| 1998 | 15 | 0 |
| 1997 | 25 | 0 |
| 1996 | 23 | 1 |
| 1995 | 23 | 0 |
| 1994 | 17 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 18 | 1 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 10 | 0 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 10 | 2 |
| 1987 | 9 | 3 |
| 1986 | 14 | 4 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 12 | 1 |
| 1983 | 13 | 1 |
| 1982 | 11 | 4 |
| 1981 | 10 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | 3 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971 | 3 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 2 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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